Evaluation of sustainable management indicators in Baghe shadi protected area

The aim of this research was to evaluate and select of appropriate indicators for different zones of Baghe shadi region where it have six different zones (restricted zone, protected zone, restored zone, inhibition zone, recreational zone and other uses zone). To do so, first top-down approach and Likert scale questionnaire was used for voting from 32 experts. After that using influence matrix, influence and importance of indicators were determined and the most important indicators as well. Then using system analysis and influence matrix, for the first five indicators of each criterion, influence and importance of indicators were determined in different zones and indicators were evaluated and then appropriate indicators were determined for each zones. Regarding to results of indicators evaluation, indicators related to area of forests and protective functions have the most importance and application in restored zone. Area of forests and other wooded lands, extent of area by forest type relative to total forest area, area of natural forests with healthy regeneration were appropriate indicators in restricted and protected zones. Also, Existence & implementation of management plan & protection for spectacular landscape area in region, extent of forest lands considered for recreation, accessibility for recreation and expenditure for access to tourism area were appropriate indicators in recreational zone.